REGARDING the criticism of road gritting in Blackburn and Darwen, Hyndburn did not appear to have anyone complain.

I presume they either didn't get any snow or their gritters were more efficient.

I know some 40 years ago Oswaldtwistle gritted all roads 12 hours before it snowed (not 12 hours afterwards) with excellent results.

FRANK CROMPTON, Darwen. (full address received)